PHECC-FAR
First Aid Response (FAR)
Duration - 18 Hours (Usually 3 Days) Certification - PHECC FAR Cert Validity - 2 Years Delivery - On-site or Training Centre Instructor - Ratio 8:1 Maximum Class Size -16 participants This is the core PHECC First Aid Response programme for workplace responders who need confident, practical emergency care skills. Training is delivered over 18 hours, usually across three days. Site-specific tailoring is available where programme outcomes are maintained and the full 18 hours are completed. This is the only first aid for the workplace course approved by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). What You Will Learn: Patient assessment and immediate first-response priorities Incident procedure and safe scene management Cardiac first response actions Recognition and management of common medical emergencies Wounds and bleeding management Musculoskeletal injury management Care of the unconscious patient Burns first aid care Managing imbalances of temperature Information management and incident records Communication during emergencies and handover Responder wellbeing and post-incident self-care